As for Steve Claridge, the man later brushed off as a caretaker by Milan Mandaric yet clearly wasn’t, he reached 23 matches – the same figure as Jackett when his new deal arrived.

Unquestionably, Tuesday’s announcement of a contract extension until 2021 came as a surprise to those outside the club’s boardroom.

Nonetheless, it was indicative of the Tornante Group’s approach towards overseeing the club they successfully took charge of in August.

Upon that long-anticipated arrival, they had pledged to the manager appointed during the last act of fan ownership that his tenancy length would be increased.

That promise didn’t falter through a four-match losing streak and neither was it strengthened during a three-game winning run.

Eisner’s desire to implement a long-term vision rather than drive a short-term thrill resulted in identifying the boss he inherited as the ideal figurehead.

There had, of course, been whispers of suitors, chat of admiring glances fired in Jackett’s direction by admirers enchanted by his career record at previous appointments.

Both QPR and Wales still had managers at the helm when it was suggested the former Wolves boss had attracted their attention. Rangers owner Tony Fernandes swiftly smothered supposed interest, while the Wales link had originally emanated from various bookies.

Granted, with 31 caps for the country he qualified through his Welsh-born dad, it was not an outrageous link. Certainly a natural fit.

That opportunity may yet arrive, depending on how Jackett continues to perform at Fratton Park during his extended period.

Still, Pompey remains the 55-year-old’s focus, emphasised by his willingness to relocate on the south coast with his wife, residing in the Gunwharf area.

He is a forward-thinking manager, whose make-up has been honed through coaching at youth-team level, before graduating on to first teams and achieving success at Swansea, Millwall and Wolves.

Jackett’s knowledge of football clubs is all-encompassing and an attribute to be prized by any owner eager to be constructive.

Ultimately, he will be judged on results, nobody is immune from such scrutiny, even with the hierarchy decreeing a patient approach.

Contracts can easily be trumped, particularly by owners with financial clout.

As it stands, ahead of today’s visit of Plymouth, the Blues occupy 11th spot – five points adrift of the play-offs and eight points ahead of the relegation zone.

A steady and satisfactory start as Jackett adapts the squad to League One standard and potentially beyond.

And maybe soon the monthly managerial accolades occupying his office will be his rather than the outcasts of his predecessor.